The thought of getting together, eating together, and giving thanks together before winter weather must have exited the children for weeks before the actual event.
Today, kitchen technology has made life easier. We don't have to spend days preparing our family feast. We can even order take-out with all the trimmings from Hy-Vee. Traditional foods are still anticipated along with time off from work, visiting with family and friends, and early holiday sales.
While listening to Christian radio,
an announcer encouraged listeners to call in
and share what they were thankful for.
Unanimous answers were--family, friends, work, community, church, and God.
Although these are typically our most-praised blessings, I'm asking you to "think outside the box." In another words, give thanks for family, friends, work, community, your church, and especially praise God and, then, do a little creative thinking.
What else are you thankful for?
My list:
*New friends who came into my life for various reasons.
*The energy level of 8 grandchildren: they play hide-and-seek, checkers, cards, and understand the beauty of family although they could not tell you why.
*A tree planted last spring that surpassed expectations in growth and beauty.
*A vulnerable friend who trusts me enough to ask for prayers.
*The wind. There's something about the wind. It scuttles the clouds, changes the weather, sweeps the clutter and tainted leaves down the street. One cannot see it and yet it is there. It keeps me company in my sleepless hours, gives me reason to open the curtains in the early morning. What's it up to today? I ask.
I've found that most of the time, it is the little things in life that bring us joy.
Seek it. Be thankful for it.
Happy Giving Thanks.
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